RIDDOR

“If you think health and safety is expensive try having an accident” Bill Callaghan “Health and Safety Commission”

It is a legal requirement that a suitable accident report book be retained at the workplace. All work related incidents and accidents must be recorded no matter how minor (it appears) the injury seems.

The requirements of “Reporting Injuries Dangerous Diseases and Occurrences Regulations” (RIDDOR) must be considered and whether the incident is reportable. All incidents resulting in absence from work in excess of three days must be reported to the enforcing authority under these regulations.

It is advised that separate accident/incident form be used in order that the circumstances of any incident be recorded in as much detail as possible and that the information be used to prevent a similar occurrence. Insurers must be notified of incidents in particular any that involves bodily harm. The Data Protection Act also applies.

Workplace Claims.

The following may be required to be produced for insurers or others (i.e. enforcing authority).